Historical Events tagged with "rick hansen"
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Rick Hansen's Global Wheelchair Journey Begins
Rick Hansen, a Canadian paraplegic athlete, launched an ambitious journey to circumnavigate the globe in his wheelchair to raise awareness for spinal cord injury research. Setting off from Vancouver, Canada, Hansen aimed to cover over 40,000 kilometers across multiple countries. His mission was to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and to advocate for better medical research and support mechanisms. The expedition, dubbed the ‘Man in Motion World Tour,’ was not only a physical challenge but also a vital effort to promote altruism and understanding toward the disabled community.
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